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Elephant ivory Magna stocks with S&W monograms made by Don Collins a few years ago and a 44 Magnum with a pair of walrus ivory grips.
Bill
that just says it all.
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that just says it all.
Vaflash1950
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GREAT lookin grips (and the guns attached)
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PetersCustomLeather
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No doubt! I was leaning towards Elk Grips for my inbound 29-2 (New in Box) but...... every time I look at these ivories, I feel like I just need to get some!
29aholic
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I'll play too
Another Don Collins set.
Need to be fitted a little as the horns are too proud for a speed loader to pass or ejecting empties.
Another Don Collins set.
Need to be fitted a little as the horns are too proud for a speed loader to pass or ejecting empties.
ia1727
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OK, I'll bite--what's a set of N-Frame Magna's made of Ivory worth these days ? Just trying to learn.
Steve
OK, I'll bite--what's a set of N-Frame Magna's made of Ivory worth these days ? Just trying to learn.
Steve
fat tom
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Around $500,give or take.
f.t.
f.t.
bellevance
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230grfmj--
Those are just beautiful--the yellowing, the texture in the ivory, and the aging cracks in the butt-ends. Just about the nicest ivory stocks I've ever seen. Real class. They're on the perfect firearm, too. Wow.
Those are just beautiful--the yellowing, the texture in the ivory, and the aging cracks in the butt-ends. Just about the nicest ivory stocks I've ever seen. Real class. They're on the perfect firearm, too. Wow.
I too had some ivory grips (Colt 1911, Colt SAA, Colt Govt 380) made by Mr. Weisenfeld years ago. He did a fine job. Seems like he used to work for the Colt Custom Shop for years before he (retired?) and started making them privately.
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No apology needed for a long barreled 17,ivories and Tyler T. It looks like something Elmer Keith would own. My highest praise.Elephant Ivory service grips on a 17-4, unfortunately the only K Frame I have on hand to model them on.
dacoontz
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These are on my 4" pre 29.
I do not know who made them but it appears from how much they've yellowed they are quite old, and the fit perfectly.
These are the BEST I have seen for my tastes.
Got these service style ivories from Nutmeg.
Now looking for a Python to put them on.
Now looking for a Python to put them on.
A few Rugers & Smiths
Oh those poor toothless elephants. (Snicker)
Roy Fishpaw ivories
With credit to 230grfmj, here once again is the pre war 38/44 OD converted to .44 3rd Model Target by Hamilton Bowen. The barrel is from a 5" pre war .44 HE 3rd model that Bowen fit to this frame. It did not have to be rebored or re-rollmarked to 44 Special. The front sight originally was the normal forged half moon shaped sight used on fixed sighted guns. Bowen milled off the half moon, made a Patridge blade and installed a gold bead to resemble a "Call" gold bead sight, and then pinned it to the forged base while not disturbing the original shape of the base. The grips were made by Roy Fishpaw and were hand fitted to this frame and numbered to it as well. The emblems are pre war (.500") in mint condition, never re-nickeled or any other type of refinishing. The entire project required a little over a year to complete.
This is a magnificent example of custom gunsmithing and stockmaking, an elegant tribute to the venerable Smith & Wesson N-frame.
With credit to 230grfmj, here once again is the pre war 38/44 OD converted to .44 3rd Model Target by Hamilton Bowen. The barrel is from a 5" pre war .44 HE 3rd model that Bowen fit to this frame. It did not have to be rebored or re-rollmarked to 44 Special. The front sight originally was the normal forged half moon shaped sight used on fixed sighted guns. Bowen milled off the half moon, made a Patridge blade and installed a gold bead to resemble a "Call" gold bead sight, and then pinned it to the forged base while not disturbing the original shape of the base. The grips were made by Roy Fishpaw and were hand fitted to this frame and numbered to it as well. The emblems are pre war (.500") in mint condition, never re-nickeled or any other type of refinishing. The entire project required a little over a year to complete.
This is a magnificent example of custom gunsmithing and stockmaking, an elegant tribute to the venerable Smith & Wesson N-frame.
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I've had this set of Elephant ivory on one of my 1905 4th. M&P Target models forever.
My 1 and only set of Ivories... and on an "off" brand at that!
It is a Sept. '56 (1st month of 2nd Gen. production) SAA that was "born" as a 5.5" .38 Spl. and (I) bought for $300 in '95. It then had a trip through the C*** Custom Shop where it turned into a 4.75" .45 Colt (and with a second cylinder: a .45 ACP) wearing the 1-piece elephants. I paid $444 just for the tusks, but now they would set me back $815 from the same C.C.S.
It is a Sept. '56 (1st month of 2nd Gen. production) SAA that was "born" as a 5.5" .38 Spl. and (I) bought for $300 in '95. It then had a trip through the C*** Custom Shop where it turned into a 4.75" .45 Colt (and with a second cylinder: a .45 ACP) wearing the 1-piece elephants. I paid $444 just for the tusks, but now they would set me back $815 from the same C.C.S.
Mitch_D
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Ivories
230grfmj:
Those are the most spectacular ivory handles I have ever seen.
I don't care who they were, whoever made them was a true artist. I'm guessing Mastadon Ivory.
I wish you would tell us some more about them.
230grfmj:
Those are the most spectacular ivory handles I have ever seen.
I don't care who they were, whoever made them was a true artist. I'm guessing Mastadon Ivory.
I wish you would tell us some more about them.
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PetersCustomLeather
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My educated guess is that Jim at Nutmeg did them. He was the custom shop manager for years and still does the ivory for the custom shop.
This is a great thread, thanks to all for posting the pictures. Gila bender, that is a beautiful revolver and the Fishpaw ivory's are the perfect finishing touch. 230grfmj, that's about as good as grips could ever look, the mellow color and checking on the butt are fantastic. Did I mention this was a good thread! Thanks
rburg
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I used to count Jim Alaimo as a friend. I still kind of do, but I haven't seen him in a few years now. He stopped coming to gun shows. One of his most outstanding character "flaws" was he was unselfish. He helped me along greatly in my confidence and gave good instructions. He was also just a nice guy. He helped me along in my grip fitting experiences.
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